Ophiolatry

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    snake worship uncountable

    "The serpent depicted on one of the food vessels is so close in its symbolism to this mythic being of Tusayan folklore that it is probable ophiolatry of a kindred sort was practiced in the ancient pueblo of Sikyatki where it was found."

  2. 2
    the worship of snakes wordnet

Synonyms

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idolatryidolizationserpent worshipserpent-worship

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"The serpent depicted on one of the food vessels is so close in its symbolism to this mythic being of Tusayan folklore that it is probable ophiolatry of a kindred sort was practiced in the ancient pueblo of Sikyatki where it was found."

Etymology

From ophio- + -latry, from Ancient Greek ὄφις (óphis, “snake”) and λατρεία (latreía, “worship”).

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